Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 190, Hammond, Lake County, 30 January 1920 — Page 4

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TITE TIMES Fridav. Januarv 30, 1920.

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POSITION OF THE RAILROADS. Although the expiration of federal control of the railroads in the United States is f.et for March 1, there Is a possibility that a further extension may be granted, says the Christian Science Monitor. The general desire is that the roads shall be returned to private ownership as speedily as possible, but it would be ex- ' ceedingly unwise to end federal control uutil legislation has been enacted looking to their physical and financial betterment. Congress has been considering such legislation for some time, but the needs of the roads are so great, and the transportation problem so serious, that the greatest care and study should be given to it before federal control is surrendered. There is no industry in the country in which every citizen has a more vital interest than in the railroads. There can be no lasting prosperity for the nation if the transportation systems are not prosperous. It is generally understood that the roads are ln desperate need of physical and Dnancial rejuvenation. They have scarcely kept pace with the general industrial progress during the last half century. This is shown in the fewinventions and improvements that have been made, in roadbed, motive power, or equipment. Had they kept in step with general progress, it is to be believed that by this time every road in the country would have been electrified. The fact is that they are still struggling along with the same kind of motive power, with comparatively slight changes, as they have employed during many decades. And this notwithstanding the accepted fact that electrification would save an enormous amount of money yearly in operating expenses, and despite the fact that water power is available for electrification to a great extent throughout the country. It has been impossible for the railroad companies to adopt electrification generally because of their inability to finance so large an undertaking. Indeed, their credit has so greatly depreciated, by reason of the mounting costs of operation that it is now not possible tor most of them to make ends meet. It is this financial question with which congress is wrestling. There are not more than four or five railroads In the entire country that are earning their federal compensation. During the two yeais or more of government control most of them have, to a great extent, deteriorated. This has been largely due to the fact that the government

has been occupied with war business, and has found neither time nor funds to spare for the railroads. Meantime the roads have been taxed to their utmost to carry the increased tonnage, and there has been greater wear and tenr on roadbed and equipment than ever before. The money market has developed such a stringent condition, and the credit of the railroads has been so greatly impaired that, in the circumstances, it would not be possible for many of them o borrow money for Improvements, except at almost prohibitive rates of interest. Many questions of importance are involved in the measures now being discussed in committee, but at best it seems that the relief proposed can be only temporary. The roads should be helped to the extent at least that they may eventually be able to stand on their own feet, po to speak, give adequate service to the public, and a fair return to the stockholders. The question ought to be dealt with in a large way, and, if it means the expenditure of billions of dollars to electrify anil otherwise bring the lines up to modern requirements, it is reasonable to believe that the American public vi!I indorse a gigantic project of this kind. FUTILE INVESTIGATIONS. Is this country not being treated to an overdose of investigation at the hands of congress? There re indications the public is tiring of investigations. It might be the part of wisdom for congress to stop, look a nil listen before starting more probes. The power to make investigations is a valuable grant to congress aud abundantly justified. Senator Hitchcock called attention recntly to the fact that the present senate has started 61 investigations, or double the number started by the preceding congress. Questions that have been before congress have developed and intensified personal and political differences. It is quite possible for even the United States senate to lose its fine balance of judgment and overdo a good thing. Usually investigations bring much cry and little wool. They are expensive and delay disposition of public business. There is much talk but little action. They are a good thing for political lame ducks waiting about the capitol for appointment as investigators and experts. Sometimes the public might look long without finding its advantages promoted. Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas has already declared there has been about as much Investigation as the public cares for. He is for disposition of questions with less talk, less delay. Senator Capper has used much common ense since he went to Washington. He may have seen the right course in the question of investigation. It is possible to give an overdose of the right medicine.

CONGRESS MAY define intoxicating liquors as it pleases, but'the average man will continue to think that Xhey are liquors that intoxicate. If it should be decided by experimentation what a host of volunteers there would be!

ATTENTION' OF the platform makers is respectfully called to the opportunity of winning the support of a large body of our fellow-citizens by incorporating in the campaign pledges a plank providing for more miles per gallon.

THE ALLIES have decided to recognize the indepdendence of Armenia. But Armenia needs something besides recognition and sympathy.

"EUROPE'S MOST Ancient Crown Now For Sale." says a headline. Well, well, we thought it was customary to pay someone to haul 'em away.

SOME OF THE presidential candidates who started early are now learning that when the fires of enthusiasm burn too long they burn themselves out. JAPAN" CAN" win more in standing by her promise than in standing on Kiao Chan.

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elore the new arrivals for Spring come in. Cost or alue have been literally ignored. $4.98 for as fine a pail of $10 shoes as you have seen anywhere this sea son! That's the mighty inducement that this sensational sale holds for YOU. By all means seize this opportunity ISOW. for these shoes are going like hot cakes at this unheard-of price. Choice of patent leather vamps with black or grey kid, or grey or b!ack buck top. and Havana Brown kid vamp with brown buck top button. All sizes Louis heels. Stunning in style as anything you ve seen this season Havana Brown kid. cloth top. full cut Louis heels, aluminum plate Positively worth $7.

c(hm& Sfioe Stored Co. r Urnrt Ckxh Staff Sfc- Cawaity Ua WsrU WO Sutu m 100 Cititi Hammond Store 566 H0H MAN STREET Open Saturday Evening.

Income-lax Tacts You Should Knolv

ditional $100 allowance now applif-s to each "parpen (other than husband or

INCOMX TAX MOKE X.XBSXAX. The man lin pays an income tax this ear has s(Urnl reasons for which to bf thankful. First, tlmt his income for 1519 was suflk-lrnt to place it within

in" iaxarn iim: second, that me normal i lor example, if a man supports his rates are lower than for 131S; and. mother, unci-, nritnnt in a. ranitarlum

surh loss in the making of his income tax return. The act of 1516 allowed surh losses to the extent of rains in similar transactions. For example, the taxpayer who, turh not being: his regular business, made $100 In ono stock transaction, and in another lost $1 ,00ft was required to report the $100 gain and could deduct only that amount as a loss. The 19 IS act provides for the deduction

wife) dependent upon tho Inpayr, if j ' lses "if Incurred in any transac-

such rrson is under eighteen years of age, or incapable of sHf-support." Thup.

third, that tne current revenue act is more liberal In its provisions than Preceding: acts. Trior to IMS a distinction was made between only two classes of taxpayers. A man was either married or single, and was taxed nccoidinaly. The act of Sep. tember 8, 1016. extended the exemption privileges in one respect. Recognition was taken of the fact that many unmarried persons, in th maintenance of a household, assume the sanio responsibilities as a married man. Under the 1?I6 art the exemptions allowed a married person were extended to include the "head of a family.' A single man, if his net income for 1513 was $1,000 or more must ll!e a return, but if he is the sole support of relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, lihi In the same house with him, and If he exercises control of household affairs, he is granted an exemption of J2.000. Still another distinction was drawn by th revenue act of 1'.)1T. An additional allowance of $200 was made for each child dependent upon its parent, rroiied such child is under eighteen or mentally or phjsicall.,' defective. The exemption applied only to the father or mother who was supporting a dependent

child in his or her household.

The revenue act of 191 S extended further the exemption privileges. The ad-

he Is entitled to the $200 additional exemption, hut if he supports his children at home arid his wile, in a sanitarium h receives no additional exemption for his wife. Under the 151.1 act deductions for losses sustained outside of the taxpayer's regular business were not allowed. The merchant or professional man who took an unfortunate flyer in th stock

tion entered into for profit, though not connected with trade or business." Trior to 1917 deductions for contributions to corporations organized for religious charitable, scientific, or educational purposes were notallowed. Under the current act such deductions are fillowcd to an amount not in excess of 15 per cent of taxpayer's net income. The nornul rate 0r tax for 1313 is

4 per cent on the first J 4,000 of net

income, and 5 per cent on net income above that amount. As in 1'1S. the tax may be paid in full or in four in-

eompany the filing of the return on or before March 15, the second on or before June 15, the third on or before September 15, and ;he four on or before December 13. Forms for making returns may now be obtained at the offices of collectors of internal revenue, post offices aod banks. If the taxpayer's net income for 1319 was $5,000 or less hs should ask for Form 1040-A. If it was more than $3,000, he should ask for Form 1010. The assistance of trained revenue agents, who will visit ver county in the United States. Is offered taxpayers in making out their returns.

market was granted no allowance fur sta.llme.nts, the first of w hich must ac-

MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POWDERS IFOR CHILDREN, A Crt.ai-pRlif f iv rrii

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"COMPLETELY DISCOURAGED" Ti the feeiint aod plaint of women who ars "run-down" so low that work drc. head ache, back achat, dragging down feelings.

ti, jzy, pale and weak, htt; things annoy aDd "eveo'tbiog g oca wrong." Look the other uay jxitt a minute id tt vKal Dr. Pisrct'a f ' mtvrift Prtseriptto hi done for more thaa a miilion women in the la, fifty years. WheU it Km done for ot'sert it can do for jeu. .4 helping han4 to lift up weak, tired, orer-taxed women that! what you'll find in Dr. Pierce's

Farorite Prescription. It gives you juat the help that yorj need. To be had in liquid or tablet. Tablet form, 60 cents, at a.l drug It fires. Frankfort, Ind.: "At different times whiie raising my family whenever I felt in r.eed r.l n tonic, I have taken one bottle of Dr. P;-. je's Favorite Prescription and have been strengthened raj whole system would tone up almost at onoe. "I would recommend the nee of Dr. Pieres'a Favorite Prescription by all women st run-down and nervous periods." MRS. THOS. EDWARDS, 457 W. Momson St. Gary, Ind.: "Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription helped me and that aome othT women who Lave suffered may be benefited, I am glad to tell just wht it did for rne. A conple of years ago I began suffering with women's weakness. I had severe backache, became very weak and nervous, could not eat nor sieep well. I doctored but did not get better under the treatment. At last I began taking the 'Favorite Prescription' and it made a well woman of me and in leas than six months I was stronger than I had ever been." MRS. SADIE WEIKEL, 837 Penn St.

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Saturday Only A Sale of

COATS and C0A

A special feature during our Red Tag Sale which no woman can afford to miss CoaU and Coateea value up 10 $37.50 aome fur-trimmed large collar and cuff. Ncweil atylea one big lot at $23.95

Pick Your Garment Tell Us to " CHARGE IT

Women's Suits off Women's Dresses Va off Women's Skirts lA off

Mea'i & Young Men'i Suits

Men's tt Boys' Mackinaws The right kind of garment for Wintar wear - - special $10.50 up

THE UNIVERSAL CAR Only a Limited Number of Ford Cars There are mighty good reasons why you should buy your Ford car now. But the biggest one is that there are only so many Ford cars just a specified limited number allotted to this territory. Those who buy their cars now will be wise. They will have them to use whenever they wish. Don't put it off next spring, even next month, is an uncertainty. We cannot take orders for spring deliver'. Even now, we must have signed bona-fide orders before our monthly allotment is shipped to us. So the only way for you to be sure of getting a Ford car is to order it now. Get your name on an order. It is your protection. Again we tell you. the allotment for this territory is limited and you must buy now while deliveries are possible. As ever, the demand for Ford cars is away in advance of production. So. it's first come, first served. Spring, summer, autumn and winter are all the same to the Ford car. It is a valuable servant every day of the year. Rain or shine, it is ready for your demands. Buy now and get prompt delivery. You won't have to store it. You can use it. Buy now while the buying is possible. Equipped with the new Ford starter and lights. Can Make Prompt Deliveries on Touring Cars & Trucks

E. N. Bunnell Motor Co.

HAMMOND Phones: 650-651-592. 504-6-7-8 Hohman St.

EAST CHICAGO Phone 947. Insist on Genuine Ford Parti.

GARY Phone 1470. 5th and Massachusetts.